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- [skil-fuh l]
- /ˈskɪl fəl/
- /ˈskɪlfl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [skil-fuh l]
- /ˈskɪl fəl/
Definitions of skilful word
- adjective skilful having or exercising skill: a skillful juggler. 1
- adjective skilful showing or involving skill: a skillful display of fancy diving. 1
- adjective skilful Obsolete. reasonable; rational. 1
- adjective skilful person: with skills 1
- adjective skilful showing skill 1
- adjective skilful Someone who is skilful at something does it very well. 0
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Origin of skilful
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1250-1300; See origin at skill1, -ful
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Parts of speech for Skilful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
skilful popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 55% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
skilful usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for skilful
noun skilful
- ability — Your ability to do something is the fact that you can do it.
- accuracy — The accuracy of information or measurements is their quality of being true or correct, even in small details.
- adeptness — very skilled; proficient; expert: an adept juggler.
- artisanship — the occupation or product of a craftsperson or artisan
- artwork — Artwork is drawings and photographs that are prepared in order to be included in something such as a book or advertisement.
Antonyms for skilful
noun skilful
- excitableness — The quality of being excitable, excitability.
- inexpertness — Want of expertise or skill.
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